John Lemondes, a member of the New York State Assembly, posted several remarks on his social media account in early April 2026, addressing political and personal topics.
On April 7, 2026, Lemondes wrote: “Something for those on the left to ponder???”
Two days later, on April 9, 2026, he followed up with another post stating: “How true”.
Later that same day, Lemondes added a third comment: “This poor guy always got picked last for kickball”.
Lemondes has a background of military service spanning 27 years, including combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He retired as a colonel in 2014 and comes from a family of veterans. He lives with his wife Martha and their children. Lemondes was first elected to the New York State Assembly in 2020 and was reelected in 2022 (official website). His education includes studies at Paul Smith’s College, Penn State University, Syracuse University, the Command & General Staff College, and the Eisenhower School for National Resource Strategy. In addition to his legislative role, he has served as president of the New York Farmer Veteran Coalition and as a board member of the Onondaga County Soil & Water Conservation District. He is also known for his commitment to veterans, first responders, law enforcement personnel, and environmental preservation (official website).
